Anda is facing basic choices - Briefly outlined in this note, are some seven major issues, presently confronting ANDA (French equivalent of Agricultural Extension and Advisory Services), in an attempt to more clearly define its activity and to point out ways to improve its efficiency. The main choice is made in deliberately selecting development oriented programs, a broader approach than the traditional « technical advice » to farmers. These fundamental options give the trend of choices to be made in ANDA new policy, such as : delegating further responsabilities to farmers in planning and funding their own development activities ; combining cohesion and diversification of human and material ressources ; increasing participation of all concerned, especially during the selection of aims and means. Finally, ANDA is expected to constantly improve cooperation between its associates, the Government Departments concerned (Agriculture and Treasury), the major French farm organisations and the farmers themselves.
